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Schwiderski Family History

Schwiderski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swiderski, Schwaderer, Schweder, Scheider, Schrider, Schwitters

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Where is the Schwiderski family from?

You can see how Schwiderski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwiderski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Schwiderski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schwiderski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwiderski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwiderski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwiderski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwiderski. 60% of Schwiderski men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Schwiderski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Schwiderski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwiderski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Schwiderski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Schwiderski. For the veterans among your Schwiderski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwiderski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schwiderski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schwiderski in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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